Illinois: Bill to Punish Victims of Crime to be Heard

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

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On February 5th, the Illinois state House Judiciary - Criminal Committee will be hearing House Bill 174 to potentially punish gun owners who have had the misfortune of suffering the loss or theft of their property. Please contact committee members and urge them to OPPOSE HB 174. Click the “Take Action” button below to contact committee members and click here to sign the witness slip against HB 174.

House Bill 174, sponsored by Representative Rita Mayfield (D-60), would create a one-size-fits all requirement of how and when lost or stolen firearms must be reported, further victimizing gun owners who suffer a loss or theft of their property. (Click here to sign witness slip against HB 174)

Again, please click the “Take Action” button below to contact committee members and urge them to OPPOSE HB 174 and click here to sign the witness slip against HB 174.

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.